Tuesday, September 29, 2009
If Not For Change
If not for change
the summer sun might burn holes in the sky
If not for change
the autumn leaves would ne'er delight the eye
If not for change
the infant child would never run nor speak
If not for change
the tyrant might always exploit the meek
What makes us curse the way things are
yet face with fear and dread
the twists and turns and detours
in the road ahead?
With arms braced hard and eyes shut tight
we anticipate the crash
then look around expecting
to see only smoke and ash
Slowly, slow, we grow into
the new way things are arranged
Never could a dream come true
were it not for change.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Free Pattern- Gila River Doily
Size 18" across after blocking.
Materials *Size 10 bedspread cotton - 500 yds. cream, No. 6 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
*This project was made using Caron's Grandma's Best Style 279, Color 430
Gauge First 4 rounds = 2".
Pattern Notes
Always join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Beg ch 3 counts as dc.
Pattern Stitches
3dc dec: Keeping lst lp of each on hook, work 3 dc, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Rdc: Yo, insert hook in next sp to the right, complete as a dc.
DOILY
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 14 dc in 4th ch from hk, join.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Rep from * around, join. (45)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around, join. (75)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 4 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * around, join. (90)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *[(ch 2, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, sk 1 dc,] dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, (dc in next sp, ch 2) 8 times,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, *[dc in next dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ( 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 2, sk next sp,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, *[ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2,] dc in each of next 5 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2], dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, *[ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) 7 times, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2,] dc in each of next 6 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 13: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, ( dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 7 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in each of next 6 dc, *[ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 7 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2], dc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, sk 2 dc, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 6 times, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 16: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, ( dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 6 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 2,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 17: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 4 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3,) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 6 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 2], dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 18: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in next dc, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk 2 dc, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2], dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 19: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 4 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dec) 3 times. ch 2, dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 20: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, ( dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, ch 2,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 21: Ch 3, *[dc in next dc, (ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc), twice, ch 2, sk 2 dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 4 times, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 1 dc in next sp) twice, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3), 3 times, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next sp] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 4 times] dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, join.
Rnd 23: Ch 3, *[( dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in each of next 5 dc ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dec, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 4 times] dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, join.
Rnd 24: Sl st in next dc, ch 5, (sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2) 9 times,sk next dc, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 15 dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 12 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next st) twice, join.
Rnd 25: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 9 times. *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2] (dc in next dc, ch 2,) 12 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, ch 2, join.
Rnd 26: Ch 3, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) 9 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, twice, dc in each of next 5 dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 11 times, 2 dc in next sp.. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, join.
Rnd 27: Ch 5, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 16 times, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 st, dc in each of next 13 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last st, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 22 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 5 times, join.
Rnd 28: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 16 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 sts, dc in each of next 9 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 2, dc in last st, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2,] (dc in next dc, ch 2) 21 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, join.
Rnd 29: Ch 3, dc in next sp (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 16 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, ( dc in next dc, ch 2) twice, dc in next st, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 sts, dc in each of next 5 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 2, dc in last st, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in next sp] ( dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 21 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 4 times, join.
Rnd 30: Ch 5, (sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2) 18 times, sk next dc, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 dc, 3 dc in next st, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 26 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 7 times, join.
Rnd 31: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2,) 18 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc,] ch 2 (dc in next dc, ch 2) 25 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 6 times, join.
Rnd 32: Ch 3, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 18 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 6 times, (dc in next dc, ch 2) twice, dc in next dc, ch 3,] dc in next 5 dc, ( dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 25 times, dc in next sp. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 9 times, join.
Rnd 33: Ch 5, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ( ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 20 times *[ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 12 times, dc in next dc, ch 3,] dc in next dc, ( ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 30 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 9 times, join.
Rnd 34: Ch 1, *rdc, ch 1, Rep from * around, join with sl st in first rdc. Fasten off. Dampen and block if desired.
This piece also works well as a wall hanging attached to bright background color.
This piece was inspired by Native American pottery and the baskets of the Pima who live along Arizona's Gila River.
Copyright (c) 2001 by Margret Willson. All Rights Reserved
Materials *Size 10 bedspread cotton - 500 yds. cream, No. 6 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
*This project was made using Caron's Grandma's Best Style 279, Color 430
Gauge First 4 rounds = 2".
Pattern Notes
Always join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Beg ch 3 counts as dc.
Pattern Stitches
3dc dec: Keeping lst lp of each on hook, work 3 dc, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Rdc: Yo, insert hook in next sp to the right, complete as a dc.
DOILY
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 14 dc in 4th ch from hk, join.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Rep from * around, join. (45)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around, join. (75)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 4 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * around, join. (90)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *[(ch 2, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, sk 1 dc,] dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, (dc in next sp, ch 2) 8 times,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, *[dc in next dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ( 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 2, sk next sp,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, *[ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, (ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2,] dc in each of next 5 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2], dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, *[ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) 7 times, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2,] dc in each of next 6 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 13: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, ( dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 7 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in each of next 6 dc, *[ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 7 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2], dc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 15: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, sk 2 dc, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 6 times, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 16: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, ( dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 6 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 2,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 17: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 4 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3,) twice, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 6 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 2], dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 18: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in next dc, dc in next sp, ch 3, sk 2 dc, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2], dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 19: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, dc between last dc and next dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 4 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dec) 3 times. ch 2, dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 20: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, ( dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, dc in each of next 4 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, ch 2,] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 21: Ch 3, *[dc in next dc, (ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc), twice, ch 2, sk 2 dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 4 times, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 1 dc in next sp) twice, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, ( dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3), 3 times, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in next sp] dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], join.
Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 4 times] dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, join.
Rnd 23: Ch 3, *[( dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) twice, dc in each of next 5 dc ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dec, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 4 times] dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, join.
Rnd 24: Sl st in next dc, ch 5, (sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2) 9 times,sk next dc, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) 3 times, dc in each of next 15 dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 12 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next st) twice, join.
Rnd 25: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 9 times. *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ( ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2] (dc in next dc, ch 2,) 12 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, ch 2, join.
Rnd 26: Ch 3, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp) 9 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, twice, dc in each of next 5 dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 11 times, 2 dc in next sp.. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, join.
Rnd 27: Ch 5, sk next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 16 times, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3) twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 st, dc in each of next 13 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last st, (ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 22 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 5 times, join.
Rnd 28: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 16 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 sts, dc in each of next 9 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 2, dc in last st, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2,] (dc in next dc, ch 2) 21 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2) 4 times, join.
Rnd 29: Ch 3, dc in next sp (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 16 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, ( dc in next dc, ch 2) twice, dc in next st, ch 2, 3dc dec over last st and next 2 sts, dc in each of next 5 dc, 3dc dec over next 3 sts, ch 2, dc in last st, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in next sp] ( dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 21 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 4 times, join.
Rnd 30: Ch 5, (sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2) 18 times, sk next dc, *[dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 dc, 3 dc in next st, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next sp] (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 26 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 7 times, join.
Rnd 31: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 2,) 18 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc,] ch 2 (dc in next dc, ch 2) 25 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], ch 2, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 6 times, join.
Rnd 32: Ch 3, dc in next sp, (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 18 times, *[dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 3 times, (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 6 times, (dc in next dc, ch 2) twice, dc in next dc, ch 3,] dc in next 5 dc, ( dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 25 times, dc in next sp. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, dc in next sp) 9 times, join.
Rnd 33: Ch 5, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ( ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 20 times *[ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 2) 12 times, dc in next dc, ch 3,] dc in next dc, ( ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc) 30 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Rep between [ ], (dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc) 9 times, join.
Rnd 34: Ch 1, *rdc, ch 1, Rep from * around, join with sl st in first rdc. Fasten off. Dampen and block if desired.
This piece also works well as a wall hanging attached to bright background color.
This piece was inspired by Native American pottery and the baskets of the Pima who live along Arizona's Gila River.
Copyright (c) 2001 by Margret Willson. All Rights Reserved
Alternate Edging by Marsha E. Seiber
To use Marsha's edging, complete pattern through round 33. Then work the following 2 rounds.
Alternate Edge:
Rnd 34: sl st into next sp, ch 1, (2 sc in each ch-2 sp & 3 sc in each ch-3 sp) around, join.
NOTE: To work reverse sc, you simply work an sc in each st around working to the RIGHT, rather than the left.
Rnd 35: ch 1, sc in same sp; work reverse sc in each st around, join, Fasten Off.
To use Marsha's edging, complete pattern through round 33. Then work the following 2 rounds.
Alternate Edge:
Rnd 34: sl st into next sp, ch 1, (2 sc in each ch-2 sp & 3 sc in each ch-3 sp) around, join.
NOTE: To work reverse sc, you simply work an sc in each st around working to the RIGHT, rather than the left.
Rnd 35: ch 1, sc in same sp; work reverse sc in each st around, join, Fasten Off.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
A Virtual Hug
If you were my neighbor,
I'd bake you some muffins,
some rhubarb pie, and home-made bread
If you were my brother, I'd call you up,
we'd talk for hours,
or I'd listen instead
If you were my daughter,
we'd go to the movies,
or maybe we'd go to the Panda Buffet
If you were my father,
I would come visit, get out the cards,
until morning we'd play
If you were my girlfriend,
I'd ask you over, we'd laugh and talk
over mugs of hot tea
But you are a "mouse-pal"...
linked only by email,
so far away, yet so dear to me
The first one I think of
when something exciting
has happened and begs to be shared
The one that has been there
through all of my troubles,
the one that I know will not care
if I'm still in my jammies,
on my first cup of coffee,
my hair isn't combed or my house isn't clean
The one that I think of
and pray for and cheer for....
A dear friend that I've never seen
So when you have troubles
and life disappoints you,
how can I be there for you?
Send you an email
that comes out all wrong,
keep checking my inbox for "new"
Emoticons can't take the place
of a smile,
Tweets are as curt as a shrug
So I'll use my blog
to say all I want,
and send you a Virtual Hug.
Thinking of you, my dear friend.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Crochet Sister
The next few posts will be an attempt to salvage items from my website, which with the closing of Geocities, will disappear next month.
Today's post is a poem written several years ago about the feeling of "sisterhood" (brothers welcome) among crocheters--around the world and throughout time.
Today's post is a poem written several years ago about the feeling of "sisterhood" (brothers welcome) among crocheters--around the world and throughout time.
"Crochet Sister"
She holds her hook just like me,
yarn passing through her hands.
She is very close to me
though perhaps in a distant land.
Yarn over, insert hook,
is she using blue or red?
Is her pattern in a book,
or a memory in her head?
Does she spin her own wool
from sheep she grazes on the hills?
Does she create for pleasure,
or crochet to pay the bills?
I don't know, we've never met,
perhaps we will some day;
and I'm sure I'll recognize her..
my "sister in crochet".
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Published Designs
A list of most of my published work to date. Some of the books are still available on Amazon.com. I've updated most all of the links (I think!)
Michaels
Caron Textured Stitch Jacket
Caron Knit Arusha Cabled Jacket
Camelia Jacket
Caron Cabled Heather Wrap
Yarn Creations for Christmas: Afghan & Pillow
Knit Military Jacket
Crochet! Magazine
Romantic Layers -- September 2008
Sophisticated Shells Skirt -- July 2008
Sunset Colors Cowl Neck -- November 2007
Dressed For Success -- September 2007
Weekender Pullover -- May 2007
Continental Pillows -- May 2006
Confetti Cross-Stitch Jacket -- January 2006
Leaf Brocade -- September 2005
Night on the Town -- November 2004
Plum Lace Cardigan -- September 2004
Lacy Shells Tank Top -- July 2004
Spring Green Cardigan -- May 2004
Leaf-Lace Vest -- January 2004
Style For You (Leisure Arts Leaflet #4269)
Wrap Front Tunic Vest
Heirloom Afghans to Knit and Crochet
Aran Afghan
Big Hook Crochet (House of White Birches Hardback)
Plush Pullover
Gossamer Throw
Luxurious Mosaic Throw
Colorful Foot-Pocket Throws (Annie's Attic Leaflet)
Leaves of Autumn
Rosebud
Vertical Stripes
Granny
Knit N Style
Flower Garden Sweater--April 2007
Creative Knitting Magazine
Direct Cable Vest--January 2008----Vol. 30 No. 1
On-the-Town Cropped Jacket--November 2006--Vol. 28 No. 6
Easy Living Crochet
(House of White Birches Hardback)
Shadow Box
Hand Paint Medley
Casual Stripes
Kustom Krafts
Tank and Toppers
Crochet Fantasy
Shallow V Overblouse -- Summer 2005 #181
Shell Cardigan -- Summer 2005 #181
Bohemian Rhapsody -- Spring 2005 #180
Triple Harmony -- December 2004 #179
A Touch of Tinsel -- Winter 2005 #178
Merino Magic -- October 2004 #177
Men's Textured Stripes -- October 2004 #177
Peasant Blouse -- June 2004 #175
Romantic Ruffles -- April 2004 #174
Leaf Lace -- April 2004 #174
Mosaic Sweater -- February 2004 #173
Amazing Cardigan -- February 2004
Fur-Trimmed Jacket -- December 2003 #172
Annie's Scrap Crochet Club
Tunisian Tiles Afghan
Mosaic Afghan
Eye Dazzler Afghan
Bright Delight Afghan
Slanted Stripes Afghan
Star Pot Holder
Blue Ribbon Crochet(House of White Birches hardback)
American Mosaic Afghan
Diamond Rio Jacket
Fuchsia Fantasy Ripple Pullover
Jazzy Jewels Vest
Woodland Jacket
Crochet for Caring and Sharing (House of White Birches Hardback)
Tunisian Mosaic Pillow
Weekender Pullover
Classic Afghan -- Holiday 2003
Crochet On the Double Made Easy
(Needlecraft Shop Hardback)
Cross-Stitch Vest
Guys 'n' Gals Sweater
Pebbles Duster
Coffee Cardigan
Crochet World
Potholders Plain & Fancy-8/99
Bow Tie Afghan-10/01
Child's On-the Double Sweater-8/02
Treasure Sack-8/02
Flower & Ladybug Pot Holders-8/02
Lumber Jack-et-10/02
Autumn Stripes Pullover-12/02
Cro-Tat Top-2/03
Noel Filet Doily-12/03
Christmas Ruffle Doily-12/03
Holly Jolly Afghan-12/03
Afghan Collector's Series (Needlecraft Shop)
Classic Art
Treasured Moments
Desert Caravan
Homespun Charm
Country Comfort
Reversible Scrap
Essence of Elegance
Luxurious Legacy
Citrus Grove
Country Sunshine
Sentimental Shells
Easy Elegance (Impromtu Charm)
Shadow Magic Afghan
Leafy Lace Afghan
Double Diamond Afghan
Annie's Crochet Quilt and Afghan Club
Mexicana Mile-A-Minute
Floral Stars
Welcome Home Afghan & Pillow
Royal Blue Ripple
Cranberry Cloud Afghan (Fluffy Clouds)
Plumberry Patchwork Afghan
Crochet Collector’s Series (Needlecraft Shop)
Wheat Harvest Doily
Snow Flowers Afghan
True Blue Afghan
Purple Circles Afghan
Ombre Stripes Poncho
Wishes and Wonders (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Rosebud Ripple Afghan
Hooked on Crochet
Octagon Doily-#69
Butterfly Blossoms Doily-#74
Ada Marie Doily-#76
Autumn Splendor Afghan-#77
Strawberry Afghan-#82
Harvest Afghan-#83
Quick (On the Double) Potholders-#85
Pineapple Poncho-#85
Filet Frills Afghan-#87
Oxford On the Double Afghan-#87
Popcorn 9-Patch Afghan-#89
Popcorn Shells Afghan-#90
Watercolor Garden Afghan - #110
Crochet Home (and Holiday)
Spring Meadow Afghan-#70
Generosity Afghan-#71
Antique Elegance Afghan-#75
Flamenco Dancer’s Afghan-#76
Gemstone Lattice Afghan-#77
Rose Reflections Afghan-#81
Square Dance Afghan-#83
Hairpin Lace Bookmarks-#86
Annie’s Crochet Newsletter
Up, Up & Away Doily-#97
Annie’s Crochet To Go
Southwest Sizzle Afghan-#125
On the Double Hat & Scarf-#125
House Slippers (On the Double)-#128
On the Double Poncho-#129
Yankee Doodle Dandy Afghan-#129
Broomstick Hat And Scarf-#130
Child’s Play Afghan-#130
Sand and Sage Afghan-#130
Rustic Ridges Afghan-#131
Annie’s Favorite Crochet
Scandinavia-#145 February 2007
Round Aran Pillow-#107
Heart Strings Afghan-#112
Christmas Trees Doily Set- #132 December 2004
Afghan Splendor (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Indian Harvest
Ice Cream Cones
Forest Path
Victorian Blues
Princess Patchwork
Creative Crochet in a Day (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Lacy Bookmarks
Broomstick Lace Tissue Holder
Crochet For a Quiet Evening (House of White Birches hardback)
Easy Ombre Afghan
Rainbow Poncho Set
2000 Afghan Calendar (Needlecraft Shop)
Saltwater Taffy
2001 Afghan Calendar (Needlecraft Shop)
Modern Romance
Grapevine
Old Time Crochet
Hairpin Posies Afghan-Winter 2001
Hairpin Shawl-Spring 2002
Round Hairpin Lace Pillow-Summer 2002
Hairpin Baby Set-Autumn 2002
Crochet With Heart
Double Delight Afghan February 2002
Leisure Arts
Seashore Retreat-Seaside Cottage Afghans Leaflet
Scrap Sensations Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Springtime Shells Afghan
ePatternsCentral
Hairpin Shawl
Pineapple Poncho
Poncho with Lace
Rose Reflections Afghan
Saltwater Taffy Afghan
Southwest Broomstick Afghan
Square Dance Afghan
Mandala Doily
Garden Lace Afghan
Join-As-You-Go Afghans Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Garden Lace
Desert Ripple Afghans Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Southwest Broomstick Afghan
3 Dozen & One Bookmarks (Annies Attic)
Hairpin Bookmark
NaturallyCaron.com
San Antonio Tunic
Cusco Vest
Allegra Jacket
Botanico Pullover
Toronto Pullover
Maroma Wrap
Sunscape Throw
San Antonio Tunic
Cusco Vest
Allegra Jacket
Botanico Pullover
Toronto Pullover
Maroma Wrap
Sunscape Throw
Michaels
Caron Textured Stitch Jacket
Caron Knit Arusha Cabled Jacket
Camelia Jacket
Caron Cabled Heather Wrap
Yarn Creations for Christmas: Afghan & Pillow
Knit Military Jacket
Crochet! Magazine
Romantic Layers -- September 2008
Sophisticated Shells Skirt -- July 2008
Sunset Colors Cowl Neck -- November 2007
Dressed For Success -- September 2007
Weekender Pullover -- May 2007
Continental Pillows -- May 2006
Confetti Cross-Stitch Jacket -- January 2006
Leaf Brocade -- September 2005
Night on the Town -- November 2004
Plum Lace Cardigan -- September 2004
Lacy Shells Tank Top -- July 2004
Spring Green Cardigan -- May 2004
Leaf-Lace Vest -- January 2004
Style For You (Leisure Arts Leaflet #4269)
Wrap Front Tunic Vest
Heirloom Afghans to Knit and Crochet
Aran Afghan
Big Hook Crochet (House of White Birches Hardback)
Plush Pullover
Gossamer Throw
Luxurious Mosaic Throw
Colorful Foot-Pocket Throws (Annie's Attic Leaflet)
Leaves of Autumn
Rosebud
Vertical Stripes
Granny
Knit N Style
Flower Garden Sweater--April 2007
Creative Knitting Magazine
Direct Cable Vest--January 2008----Vol. 30 No. 1
On-the-Town Cropped Jacket--November 2006--Vol. 28 No. 6
Easy Living Crochet
(House of White Birches Hardback)
Shadow Box
Hand Paint Medley
Casual Stripes
Kustom Krafts
Tank and Toppers
Crochet Fantasy
Shallow V Overblouse -- Summer 2005 #181
Shell Cardigan -- Summer 2005 #181
Bohemian Rhapsody -- Spring 2005 #180
Triple Harmony -- December 2004 #179
A Touch of Tinsel -- Winter 2005 #178
Merino Magic -- October 2004 #177
Men's Textured Stripes -- October 2004 #177
Peasant Blouse -- June 2004 #175
Romantic Ruffles -- April 2004 #174
Leaf Lace -- April 2004 #174
Mosaic Sweater -- February 2004 #173
Amazing Cardigan -- February 2004
Fur-Trimmed Jacket -- December 2003 #172
Annie's Scrap Crochet Club
Tunisian Tiles Afghan
Mosaic Afghan
Eye Dazzler Afghan
Bright Delight Afghan
Slanted Stripes Afghan
Star Pot Holder
Blue Ribbon Crochet
American Mosaic Afghan
Diamond Rio Jacket
Fuchsia Fantasy Ripple Pullover
Jazzy Jewels Vest
Woodland Jacket
Crochet for Caring and Sharing (House of White Birches Hardback)
Tunisian Mosaic Pillow
Weekender Pullover
Classic Afghan -- Holiday 2003
Crochet On the Double Made Easy
(Needlecraft Shop Hardback)
Cross-Stitch Vest
Guys 'n' Gals Sweater
Pebbles Duster
Coffee Cardigan
Crochet World
Potholders Plain & Fancy-8/99
Bow Tie Afghan-10/01
Child's On-the Double Sweater-8/02
Treasure Sack-8/02
Flower & Ladybug Pot Holders-8/02
Lumber Jack-et-10/02
Autumn Stripes Pullover-12/02
Cro-Tat Top-2/03
Noel Filet Doily-12/03
Christmas Ruffle Doily-12/03
Holly Jolly Afghan-12/03
Afghan Collector's Series (Needlecraft Shop)
Classic Art
Treasured Moments
Desert Caravan
Homespun Charm
Country Comfort
Reversible Scrap
Essence of Elegance
Luxurious Legacy
Citrus Grove
Country Sunshine
Sentimental Shells
Easy Elegance (Impromtu Charm)
Shadow Magic Afghan
Leafy Lace Afghan
Double Diamond Afghan
Annie's Crochet Quilt and Afghan Club
Mexicana Mile-A-Minute
Floral Stars
Welcome Home Afghan & Pillow
Royal Blue Ripple
Cranberry Cloud Afghan (Fluffy Clouds)
Plumberry Patchwork Afghan
Crochet Collector’s Series (Needlecraft Shop)
Wheat Harvest Doily
Snow Flowers Afghan
True Blue Afghan
Purple Circles Afghan
Ombre Stripes Poncho
Wishes and Wonders (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Rosebud Ripple Afghan
Hooked on Crochet
Octagon Doily-#69
Butterfly Blossoms Doily-#74
Ada Marie Doily-#76
Autumn Splendor Afghan-#77
Strawberry Afghan-#82
Harvest Afghan-#83
Quick (On the Double) Potholders-#85
Pineapple Poncho-#85
Filet Frills Afghan-#87
Oxford On the Double Afghan-#87
Popcorn 9-Patch Afghan-#89
Popcorn Shells Afghan-#90
Watercolor Garden Afghan - #110
Crochet Home (and Holiday)
Spring Meadow Afghan-#70
Generosity Afghan-#71
Antique Elegance Afghan-#75
Flamenco Dancer’s Afghan-#76
Gemstone Lattice Afghan-#77
Rose Reflections Afghan-#81
Square Dance Afghan-#83
Hairpin Lace Bookmarks-#86
Annie’s Crochet Newsletter
Up, Up & Away Doily-#97
Annie’s Crochet To Go
Southwest Sizzle Afghan-#125
On the Double Hat & Scarf-#125
House Slippers (On the Double)-#128
On the Double Poncho-#129
Yankee Doodle Dandy Afghan-#129
Broomstick Hat And Scarf-#130
Child’s Play Afghan-#130
Sand and Sage Afghan-#130
Rustic Ridges Afghan-#131
Annie’s Favorite Crochet
Scandinavia-#145 February 2007
Round Aran Pillow-#107
Heart Strings Afghan-#112
Christmas Trees Doily Set- #132 December 2004
Afghan Splendor (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Indian Harvest
Ice Cream Cones
Forest Path
Victorian Blues
Princess Patchwork
Creative Crochet in a Day (Needlecraft Shop hardback)
Lacy Bookmarks
Broomstick Lace Tissue Holder
Crochet For a Quiet Evening (House of White Birches hardback)
Easy Ombre Afghan
Rainbow Poncho Set
2000 Afghan Calendar (Needlecraft Shop)
Saltwater Taffy
2001 Afghan Calendar (Needlecraft Shop)
Modern Romance
Grapevine
Old Time Crochet
Hairpin Posies Afghan-Winter 2001
Hairpin Shawl-Spring 2002
Round Hairpin Lace Pillow-Summer 2002
Hairpin Baby Set-Autumn 2002
Crochet With Heart
Double Delight Afghan February 2002
Leisure Arts
Seashore Retreat-Seaside Cottage Afghans Leaflet
Scrap Sensations Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Springtime Shells Afghan
ePatternsCentral
Hairpin Shawl
Pineapple Poncho
Poncho with Lace
Rose Reflections Afghan
Saltwater Taffy Afghan
Southwest Broomstick Afghan
Square Dance Afghan
Mandala Doily
Garden Lace Afghan
Join-As-You-Go Afghans Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Garden Lace
Desert Ripple Afghans Leaflet (Annies Attic)
Southwest Broomstick Afghan
3 Dozen & One Bookmarks (Annies Attic)
Hairpin Bookmark
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bow Tie Afghan--Complete at last!
Several years ago, I started an afghan....had a brainstorm and worked on it for a few days, then lost interest. It wasn't living up to the vision I had for it and so was stuffed into a shopping bag and forgotten.
Every so often, my stash overflows. Discontinued colors, discontinued yarns, yarns purchased but unused for several years all face "the sorting". I simply don't have the space to keep yarn that cannot be used in designing for publication; and throwing yarn away is right up there with throwing away books--it just isn't done. Luckily, I have an aunt with a full basement and the talent to take my extras, scraps, and half-finished projects and give them new life. Off we go, the car stuffed with yarn and ideas that seemed good at the time--projects that didn't turn out but that I don't have the heart to undo.
Every so often, my stash overflows. Discontinued colors, discontinued yarns, yarns purchased but unused for several years all face "the sorting". I simply don't have the space to keep yarn that cannot be used in designing for publication; and throwing yarn away is right up there with throwing away books--it just isn't done. Luckily, I have an aunt with a full basement and the talent to take my extras, scraps, and half-finished projects and give them new life. Off we go, the car stuffed with yarn and ideas that seemed good at the time--projects that didn't turn out but that I don't have the heart to undo. I dreamed a wonderful, crazy dream the night before the trip to my Aunt's house. Balls and balls of yarn, stuffed into overflowing garbage bags, filled the bed of a pick-up truck. In my dream, the wind got to whipping, and soon yarn ends were finding their way out of the plastic bags. Like kite strings they flew, up and behind us, while I watched through the rear window. Of course, this being a dream, the wind managed to weave the wayward strands into a thing of beauty unattainable in the waking world.
Re-enter the bow tie afghan. I had a few motifs complete and set together with off-white in a hodge-podge of what I had hoped would be a stunning scrap afghan. For each motif, you do the middle and one side, then fasten off and do the other side. It would have been a mess to try to save the yarn for something else--so the motifs went intact and sewn together to my "Aunt Relly".
She had the patience and the talent to save a good idea gone bad. She took apart the motifs I had sewn together, made lots more, and set them together with a multi-colored yarn. The result is what you see here. A gift for yet another aunt!
Hooray for family "ties"!
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